I, Cringely, has a post saying it that this was a calculated Apple PR stunt. The only way to prove this would be if the engineer gets fired or Apple files charges against one or more parties.
If they are so worried about speeding and feel they need camera's in space to track more cars and regions, then why not put things in place that locks cars from going higher than certain speeds depending on what road they are on? Considering the cost of making and launching a space camera, I doubt the reason for them is ticket revenue.
There was a article in the Boston Globe a few years back that talked about how the FBI had uploaded a custom software update to a turned off phone that would turn the mic on for them to listen to conversations the person was having while not on the phone, and how the phone company helped them do it. All of this came out about 2 years after the fact when they charged several people for charges related to organized crime.
I would also include that the stores don't check the validity of the personal information anyone provides them or not upon filling out the form and handing out the card and by that point if they stores check them, then they don't seem to disable cards with obvious fake names and addresses.
I am the only one that is surprised people actually pay for a screensavers these days when there are so many wonderful free ones? Come to think of it-- I wonder if the same the people who buy things through spam....
I feel the same way. Although, I would also add that I have not once bought something because of a online ad I saw; because of this, I fail to see why it should matter if I block ads from most sites that annoy me with them, while allow them on sites that do not treat me like some kid traversing a candy store with flashy distractions. Granted, with noscript on and adblock off, most sites can't display ads anyways so it becomes a mute point. I am more likely to buy something based on a insightful review or discussion.
Personally, I have no idea, but I am starting to think it only impacts those whom use Verizon's DNS Server, since the blocked range I can access on my DSL service. I use OpenDNS and Google's DNS service
I have Verizon DSL, and I can access 4chan, so either they stopped blocking the IP range, or it only impacts people whom use Verizon as their DNS Server.
I never said there was not one. I lack iTunes to be able to search the iTunes store to see what is there (I never could get it to run right under wine)... nor did I care to google for it, since I assumed one existed, just was not sure if it was fact.
I am thinking the only thing that might make it worth the asking price is if there is a VNC type of app for it, then it would be great for a portable thin-client, and 16GB would be more than enough space for that use and playing streamed or network storage media (so long as it can play ogg, avi, etc type of files).
Yes, because even though the company is based in the US, then are only shipping internationally; of course they do not tell you that until you try and pay for one.
The only solution from a security and user standpoint is to sandbox all programs you think need it. I suggest using the Windows program Sandboxie, unless someone can offer a better method that is OSS for the MS Win platform.
Then we will be forced to, finally, work on actual means of cleaning up the debris... perhaps some form of roomba satellites, gravity bombs, an atmosphere tether that is charged to attract low orbital debris, electromagnetic katamari democracy shooting stars,.... I am open to suggestions, since I am out of silly ideas that sound appealing to me.
There was no leak-- it was sent to all airlines in the US and many throughout the world, was not classified, nor did any traveler have to sign a NDA before security checks and boarding began to keep such information secret.
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If only some person or company would buyout MPEG LA and changed the licenses to be more open or free.
I, Cringely, has a post saying it that this was a calculated Apple PR stunt. The only way to prove this would be if the engineer gets fired or Apple files charges against one or more parties.
Doesn't Comcast now owns a controlling stake now that they are buying NBC? If so, don't think Comcast would let it hurt their cable business
If they are so worried about speeding and feel they need camera's in space to track more cars and regions, then why not put things in place that locks cars from going higher than certain speeds depending on what road they are on? Considering the cost of making and launching a space camera, I doubt the reason for them is ticket revenue.
There was a article in the Boston Globe a few years back that talked about how the FBI had uploaded a custom software update to a turned off phone that would turn the mic on for them to listen to conversations the person was having while not on the phone, and how the phone company helped them do it. All of this came out about 2 years after the fact when they charged several people for charges related to organized crime.
I would also include that the stores don't check the validity of the personal information anyone provides them or not upon filling out the form and handing out the card and by that point if they stores check them, then they don't seem to disable cards with obvious fake names and addresses.
I am the only one that is surprised people actually pay for a screensavers these days when there are so many wonderful free ones? Come to think of it-- I wonder if the same the people who buy things through spam....
I, also, wish that these people when stop complaining and coat their walls something that would block the radio signals as a solution.
Of course there is-- Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead come to mind.
Not to mention that now they will have every legally workable person's fingerprints or other biometric data
Because of all of this, I unblocked Arc, even if it makes reading their wonderfully detailed and insightful articles tarnished.
Mdwh2 does make a good point about reloading pages to increase their page per view income.
I feel the same way. Although, I would also add that I have not once bought something because of a online ad I saw; because of this, I fail to see why it should matter if I block ads from most sites that annoy me with them, while allow them on sites that do not treat me like some kid traversing a candy store with flashy distractions. Granted, with noscript on and adblock off, most sites can't display ads anyways so it becomes a mute point. I am more likely to buy something based on a insightful review or discussion.
No, but I have noticed that most of my occurrences of deja vu are things I dreamed of the night before.
Personally, I have no idea, but I am starting to think it only impacts those whom use Verizon's DNS Server, since the blocked range I can access on my DSL service. I use OpenDNS and Google's DNS service
I have Verizon DSL, and I can access 4chan, so either they stopped blocking the IP range, or it only impacts people whom use Verizon as their DNS Server.
I always found that for science, math, and engineering, those 4 color nursing pens help to keep notes in focus better than anything else.
I never said there was not one. I lack iTunes to be able to search the iTunes store to see what is there (I never could get it to run right under wine)... nor did I care to google for it, since I assumed one existed, just was not sure if it was fact.
I am thinking the only thing that might make it worth the asking price is if there is a VNC type of app for it, then it would be great for a portable thin-client, and 16GB would be more than enough space for that use and playing streamed or network storage media (so long as it can play ogg, avi, etc type of files).
The only good idea about a central saved game info would be if they had plans for the concept "buy once and play almost anywhere" type of game setup.
Yes, because even though the company is based in the US, then are only shipping internationally; of course they do not tell you that until you try and pay for one.
If only there were ocular implants to project a virtual HUD, then wearable computer's would be much more useful....
The only solution from a security and user standpoint is to sandbox all programs you think need it. I suggest using the Windows program Sandboxie, unless someone can offer a better method that is OSS for the MS Win platform.
Then we will be forced to, finally, work on actual means of cleaning up the debris... perhaps some form of roomba satellites, gravity bombs, an atmosphere tether that is charged to attract low orbital debris, electromagnetic katamari democracy shooting stars, .... I am open to suggestions, since I am out of silly ideas that sound appealing to me.
Why not treat the walls of the house to block the waves that supposedly makes him feel ill?
There was no leak-- it was sent to all airlines in the US and many throughout the world, was not classified, nor did any traveler have to sign a NDA before security checks and boarding began to keep such information secret.